| Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple | |
| Map Type: | Singapore |
| Coordinates: | 1.3154°N 103.858°W |
| Native Name: | ஸ்ரீ வடபத்திர காளியம்மன் கோவில் |
| Country: | Singapore |
| Location: | 555 Serangoon Road, Singapore 218174 |
| Deity: | Vadapathira Kaliamman |
| Architecture: | Dravidian architecture |
| Year Completed: | 1935 |
| Creator: | Mr Rengasamy Mooriyar |
| Website: | Official Website |
The Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple is a Hindu temple located in Little India in Singapore.[1] [2]
The temple construction is believed to have started around 1830s with a picture of the goddess under a tree near the current site of the temple.[3]
The presiding deity, Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman is believed to originate from Sri Nisumbha Soodhani, worshipped by Chola kings as the family goddess for protection during war. The goddess was often recognised as the female counterpart to Brihadeeshwarar temple in Thanjavur. The goddess is also referred to as Rahukala Kaliamman or as Vada Bhadra Kaliamman, hence the reference to the goddess.
In 1984, the temple underwent renovation under the leadership of Mr. SLP Mohan and held a 48-day-long consecration ceremony. The renovation included two 4.2m statues of Garuda and Hanuman, at the entrance of the temple, said to be the first in Singapore and Asia.[4] [5]
In 2015, the temple underwent $2 million in renovations. On 9 December 2016, the temple held a consecration ceremony called the Maha Kumbabishegam. It included additional deities such as Jambulingeswarar (Lord Shiva), Akhilandeswari, Chandikeswarar, Navagraham, Swarnakrashna Bhairavar, Lakshmi Kuberar, Lakshmi Narasimar, Nandikeswarar, and Veerabathirar.
This temple also has a Shirdi Sai Baba mandir in it.